Mario Van Peebles
Full Name
Mario Cain Van Peebles
Date of Birth
January 15, 1957
Place of Birth
Date of Death
Not available
Place of Death
Not available
Education
- Graduated from Saint Thomas More School in Connecticut in 1974
- Earned a B.A. in Economics from Columbia University in 1978
Spouses Names
- Lisa Vitello (divorced, 2 children)
- Chittra Sukhu (? - present, 3 children)
Children Names
Parents Names
- Father: Melvin Van Peebles
- Mother: Maria Marx
Known Affiliates Names
Melvin Van Peebles (father and collaborator), Wesley Snipes (actor in “New Jack City”)
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
Mario Van Peebles is an American actor and filmmaker known for his work both in front of and behind the camera. He is the son of pioneering filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles and German actress and photographer Maria Marx. Van Peebles made his movie debut at the age of 12 in his father’s film “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song.” He gained prominence after appearing in Clint Eastwood’s “Heartbreak Ridge” and the television series “Sonny Spoon.” As a director, he made a significant impact with his film “New Jack City,” which starred Wesley Snipes and received favorable reviews. Van Peebles has directed and acted in numerous films and television series, including “Posse,” “Panther,” and “Ali,” where he portrayed Malcolm X. He has also directed episodes of acclaimed TV shows such as “Empire” and “Sons of Anarchy.” In 2003, he examined his relationship with his father in the film “Baadasssss!,” a drama about the making of “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song,” in which he played his father. Van Peebles continues to contribute to the entertainment industry as a multi-talented artist